October 29, 2017

China imported record iron ore in September as steel output curbs start to bite

The amount of iron ore shipped to China surpassed 100 million tonnes for the first time in September.

October 27, 2017

This truck will help Liebherr become a bigger name in mining

Company is finishing up first field trial for its T 236 diesel electric truck and it expects to have it commercially available by the end of 2018.

October 26, 2017

Fortescue Q1 iron ore shipments up, price forecast down

Fortescue Metals Group reported slight rise in fiscal first-quarter iron ore shipments, also warned its ore was selling at a greater discount than expected.

October 26, 2017

Vale is stockpiling iron ore to make the most of higher prices

Third quarter results for the Brazilian miner, the world's top iron ore producer, show a 19 million tonne gap between sales and output.

October 24, 2017

Anglo American’s Kumba raises production target

Kumba Iron Ore increased its full-year production target by 1-million tonnes.

October 24, 2017

Iron ore prices: a story of ups and downs

Lower grades managed to eke out small gains, while higher grades were under pressure.

October 24, 2017

Brazil congressional committees vote on reforms helping small miners

While an estimated 61 larger miners will pay more, about 30,000 smaller miners seen as larger job creators will pay less.

October 23, 2017

Xi’s China a boon for mining

President Xi's enormous power means his pet projects like One Belt–One Road and Xiongan New Area will receive the full backing of the state.

October 23, 2017

UNEP urges mining companies to better manage tailings facilities

The agency is urging mining companies to put safety first and avoid erecting dams using methods that are known to be high risk.

October 23, 2017

Global steel production at 7-month low

Price of iron ore declines ahead of Chinese winter steel output cuts, widening Kobe Steel scandal.